Can you design a map to help a charity better understand and communicate its data?
If yes, why not get involved in the world’s first charity Mapathon?

The developer world has been utilising Hackathon’s for a number of years to rapidly create software for a common, often charitable purpose.

The BCS Mapathon adopts the same principles but rather than software our output will be high quality cartographic products that reveal previously unseen patterns in the data or maps the charity can use for marketing purposes.

Mission
Working with data supplied by the charity teams or individuals from the cartographic community will gather together to share their ideas, skills and experience for the benefit of others.

Rules

On-site participants only

Participants must check into the Mapathon room and review the rules in order to be eligible for prizes

Submissions must be made electronically and must be suitable for publication in print, online or both

KitTo ensure the success of the Mapathon attendees are required to bring along their own computer and cartographic software. Wi-Fi will be available to access online tools such as ArcGIS Online and Google if required.

Install media for evaluation copies of ArcGIS for Desktop can be provided on the day or downloaded in advance from here. Please contact Rob Sharpe in advance if you require an install DVD.